Thursday 22 April 2010

Forest of Bowland AONB website

Seen a Dotterel (male) among a flock of about 35 Golden Plover on pasture near Abbeystead about 6.00pm Thursday 22nd. They pass through Bowland on migration but usually in early May, so this one is ahead of the game!
Mike Pugh

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Hoody in Bowland

Forest of Bowland AONB website

Plain view of a hooded crow beside the road near Jubliee Tower. Not totally unknown but rare in England; they are quite common in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. Maybe this one fancied a quick trip across Morecambe Bay? Mike Pugh (on the way to the rowing club 18 April 9.00am)